🇨🇩 DR Congo
Africa · FIFA COD
Key Statistics
3
Matches
0-0-3
Record (W-D-L)
0
Goals Scored
-14
Goal Difference
0
Points
0
Titles 🏆
105.8M
Population
$91.3B
GDP
Editorial Analysis & Historical Context
Rigorous Analysis: DR Congo—competing as Zaire in 1974—created one of the most legendary moments in World Cup history when a player ran out of the defensive wall to kick the opponent's free kick before they could. It was a masterpiece of rule-bending.
They conceded 14 goals, got zero points, and showed the world that if you can't beat them, you can at least confuse them. A team that left an indelible mark on football history, just not the sporting kind.
Tournament History
| Year | Host | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | West Germany | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | — |
| Total | 1 editions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | — |
World Cup Appearances
1974
Economic & Demographic Football Efficiency
DR Congo has a population of 105.8M and an estimated GDP of $91.3B. Bilardo Water normalizes goals, points, and championships against demographic and economic scale to measure true football efficiency beyond raw financial advantage.
Per Capita Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per million people | — | #77 / 84 |
| Points per million people | — | #72 / 84 |
| Wins per million people | — | #65 / 84 |
| Trophies per 10M people | — | #23 / 84 |
Per GDP Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per $1B GDP | — | #80 / 84 |
| Points per $1B GDP | — | #72 / 84 |
| Wins per $1B GDP | — | #68 / 84 |
| Trophies per $10B GDP | — | #23 / 84 |
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